Orient Express
A luxury journey on the Orient Express is travel at its most cinematic: Art Deco cabins, white-glove service and a sense of occasion from the moment you step on board. It’s a moving hotel where the journey is the event — champagne in the bar car, beautifully dressed tables, and Europe unfolding outside your window in slow motion.
Days are shaped by effortless indulgence and carefully curated moments off the train. Settle into your cabin, linger over multi-course dining, and enjoy service that feels quietly intuitive. Between cities, step ashore for cultural highlights and memorable experiences, then return to an atmosphere that’s equal parts heritage and high-end — an experience that feels timeless, immersive and genuinely special.
Highlights
Priority boarding and hosted welcome with champagne, with luggage handled end to end and guests settled straight into their cabins
Private use of the bar car for a branded cocktail hour, with live music and a curated drinks list
Chef-led dining experience with a bespoke menu and sommelier-selected pairings, served across beautifully set dining cars
Curated off-train experiences in key cities, designed around your group (culture, food, shopping, behind-the-scenes access)
A signature “black-tie” evening on board, complete with photographer, entertainment and a surprise moment for the group
Seamless group logistics throughout, including VIP transfers, rooming lists, dietary management and on-the-ground hosting
General Information
GMT: +1 hr (CET)
Flight time from London: Approx. 1 hr 15 mins direct to Paris (or 2 hrs 15 mins by Eurostar)
Main station: Paris Gare de l’Est (arrives into Venice Santa Lucia)
Journey time: Overnight (around 24 hours London → Venice including the Eurostar connection; Paris → Venice is overnight)
Best time of year to visit: March–November (main season)
Language: English spoken on board (French and Italian in destinations)
Recommended stay: One night on board, ideally paired with two to four nights pre/post in Paris and/or Venice